Making It Big Monday

Gaining Self-Confidence In The Workplace

Confidence is one of the most important personal qualities for succeeding in the workplace. Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you work or how skilled you are, it is how you project yourself that matters to co-workers and employers. If you are not confident in yourself and your abilities, others will pick up on it. If you don't think that what you are doing is worthwhile or of high quality, chances are no one else will think highly of it either. What's worse, in a competitive environment like an office, others may try to use your lack of self confidence against you. Whether it is fair or not, it is usually people who have the most self confidence that advance to a high point in their careers quickly. People lacking this important quality have to struggle harder to get ahead, no matter what skills they may have.

Here are some tips for gaining confidence in your professional abilities.

1. Focus on your abilities. Though you may feel totally unprepared for a job, you undoubtedly have skills that relate to your work. Get back to fundamentals by finding these skills and focusing on them. Even if you are struggling at your job, you can approach the struggles as a chance to improve. While you improve, you can gain your professional worth from those things that you already do well.

2. Be prepared. This might sound simplistic, but it can be the difference between feeling that you are a success or a failure. This might mean doing extra work at home, but once you gain the self-confidence or at least achieve a certain level of comfort with your job, you can streamline this extra work or realize that you are actually competent enough to do without it.

3. Act like you are completely comfortable with your work abilities, even if you aren't. This is a vital trait for people who are interviewing for a new position, but it can also work for people who are already on the job. If you appear stoic and not easily flustered, others will respond to you more positively. When you do this, you are also constantly telling yourself that you can do the job. This makes you less nervous on the job and more able to pick up the skills that can help you gain more and more confidence.

4. Find self-worth outside of your work. Work is a part of every adults life, but it doesn't have to be the only part of your life. Finding joy and confidence in other areas, such as hobbies or passions, can take some of the pressure off of you. A job is merely a job. Although it is difficult to separate your professional self-image from your personal self-image, doing so can help you feel more comfortable at work. If you can focus more on non-work-life, your job becomes only one aspect of your self-image. At the very least, this can lessen the performance anxiety that you feel at work.

5. Take care of all the things that you can control. You may not be able to change a chaotic work environment or ask your boss to fire annoying co-workers but there are plenty of things that you can control. For many people, low self esteem and depression carry over into their personal appearance and their work space. Fixing this might be as simple as getting a new hairstyle (one that you like, not one that you think others will like) and cleaning up your work-space. Of course, a new look and an uncluttered desk aren't going to solve all your problems, but they are easy steps that you can take to feel a little better about yourself at work.

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Fun Facts Friday

Your resume is a vital part of you job searching process! Be sure not to make any mistakes these candidates did:

• I demand a salary commiserate with my extensive experience.
• I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreadsheet progroms.
• Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.
• Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave.
• Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions.
• Its best for employers that I not work with people.
• Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details.
• I was working for my mom until she decided to move.
• Failed bar exam with relatively high grades.
• Marital status: single. Unmarried. Unengaged. Uninvolved. No Commitments.
• I am loyal to my employer at all costs... Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.
• My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I possess no training in meterology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage.
• I procrastinate, especially when the task is unpleasant.
• Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store.
• Note: Please don't miscontrue my 14 jobs as job-hopping. I have never quit a job.
• Reason for leaving last job: They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 a.m. every morning. Could not work under those conditions.
• References: None. I've left a path of destruction behind me.
• I am most proudest of my 3.93 GPA and organize skills.
• Graduated in the top 70% of my class.
• Completed 11 years of high school
• Bi-lingual in three languages.
• Here are my qualifications for you to overlook

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Top Job Thursday

Become a: Broadcast Journalist

Broadcast journalists are responsible for investigating, gathering and reporting on news and current affairs. They are expected to present this information in a fair, balanced and accurate way. This is done through news bulletins, documentaries and other factual programmes for radio, television and online broadcast.

Skillset: Broadcast journalism is 'the collection, verification and analysis of events which affect people' (Sector Skills Council for Creative Media). The work of a broadcast journalist shapes people's perceptions of the world in which they live. Broadcast journalists can fill a number of roles within the media including editor, reporter, presenter/news anchor, producer or a correspondent.

Typical Work Activities

Although exact duties and responsibilities will vary from role to role between radio, television and the internet, broadcast journalists will generally be involved in many of the following duties, on a daily basis:

• Generating ideas for stories/features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
• Pitching ideas to editors and commissioners
• Researching and gathering evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources (internet, archives, databases, etc)
• Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and reports which adhere to legal and contractual guidelines
• Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgement on the best angle to approach a story from
• Providing directorial input, advising crews on what to film or record
• Identifying necessary resources and deploying/managing technical crews for location shoots, including sound operators and camera crew
• Using portable digital video (DV) cameras and other equipment to record material and appropriate editing software to produce complete packages for broadcast
• Deciding on the running order for bulletins and making any necessary changes during broadcast
• Preparing and presenting material 'on air' for both pre-recorded and live pieces
• Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
• Preparing timings for each news item and monitoring these during broadcast
• Developing and maintaining local contacts and assuming a public relations role

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and ‘people’ skills
• Good listening and questioning skills
• Empathy and tact
• Good writing and research skills
• Confidence and a clear speaking voice
• Persistence and motivation
• Attention to detail
• Calmness under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• A creative approach with the ability to ‘think on your feet’ when necessary
• The ability to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team.

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Weekly Feature Wednesday

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant Placement

Position Type:

Unpaid Internship

Job Location:

Bancroft

Job Description:
Looking for students interested in completing an administrative placement at our Bancroft office location.

Length of placement would be dependent on the student's course requirements. Can start as soon as possible.

Placement student would assist Receptionist who serves as the initial public contact to the Society and is responsible for various administrative tasks crucial to the effective functioning within the reception area and organization at large.

Job Requirements:

• Currently completing diploma or certificate program through college
• Relevant paid or unpaid receptionist or administrative experience or skills which would be transferable to this type of placement
• Will need to provide a clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening prior to beginning placement

Targeted Programs:

Targeted Clusters

All Programs

Targeted Programs

Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Application Procedure:

Employer Email

Application Material Required:

Cover Letter

Resumé

Company Information:

Organization:

Hastings County Childrens Aid Society

Job Contact:

Ms. Laura Evegroen

Contact Title:

Employee Services Coordinator

Phone:

(613)962-9291

Fax:

613-962-7036

Website:

www.hastingscas.org

Email:

hr@hastingscas.org

Address:

363 Dundas Street West

Belleville

Ontario

Application Deadline: Dec 02, 2011 11:59PM

Tip of the Day Tuesday

Master Telephone Interviews

The telephone interview is by far becoming more and more popular. Many job hunters still get that adrenalin rush even with the phone interviews. Following the tips and advice in this article will help you master the phone interview.

Often, the first step in the hiring process is the telephone interview.

Companies and the recruiters they employ use a telephone interview to develop a pool of candidates to look at closer, and to pare down the number of applicants for a job opening.

The advantages of phone interviews to a company are:

• Cost less.
• The list of questions can be standardized.
• The interview can be delegated to a lower level (cheaper) employee.
• It can be done quickly.

The aims on both sides of the telephone are limited. The caller wants a selection of qualified candidates, and the process screens out many candidates. If the call is a straightforward screening call, the caller will likely ask about your experience, availability and salary requirements. Your strategy is to provide facts that support your resume, with some context about your performance. Try using numbers and facts to be effective, however, you don't want to volunteer anything that could disqualify you . Make every effort to sound professional but not personal.

Since you are unlikely to win the job from a telephone interview, your goal is to secure an in-person interview with the person who has the authority to hire. Approach the call with that attitude.

Managing the Telephone Interview

Try to reschedule surprise interviews. Say that you have a conflict and suggest a time you can call back. When you call back, be prepared for the call just as you would for a full-dress interview.

Have ready:

• Your calendar.
• Pen, paper and a calculator
• A short list of questions about the job.
• Research you have done on the company.
• The job ad and the resume and cover letter which you sent in response to the ad.
• A list of your accomplishments which relate to the job you are discussing.

The Techniques of a Pro

• Smile - it comes through in your voice.
• Speak directly into the phone.
• Don't smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything.
• Stand up... Your voice sounds stronger.
• Avoid ah, er, hum. This habit is especially noticeable on the telephone. This takes
practice. So practice!

For a Winning Performance

• Confirm the caller's name and company. Get the caller's telephone number.
• Do use the technique of repeating or re-phrasing questions. It tells the caller that you
listened carefully, and gives you time to think about your answer.
• Pace the call. Let the caller do most of the talking, without interruptions.
• Avoid the simple yes or no; add selling points at every opportunity.
• If you need time to think, say so - as in radio, silence during a telephone conversation is
dead air time.
• Be aware that the caller can't see you - can't see your hand gestures, can't see you
taking notes.
• Compensation issues come at the end of the interviewing cycle, never at the telephone
stage. You can truthfully say you don't know enough about the job to state a salary figure.
And, of course, you would need a personal interview to really talk with the company.
Which is another way to go for the personal interview. Re-affirm your qualifications,
express your interest in the job and the company. Say you would appreciate the
opportunity to talk about the job further - in person.

By Nathan Newberger. To read more or view the original article CLICK HERE

Making It Big Monday

A positive attitude in the workplace can make a big difference...

10 Things a Positive Attitude in the Workplace Can Do:

1. Career success: Who is more likely to get promoted... Those who think positively and get results, or those who constantly complain and say something isn’t their job? Staying positive certainly increases your chances for a successful career.

2. Stress reduction: You feel stressed when you see events or situations as stressful. Change your perception to something more positive and the stressful feelings will go away. Instead of problems, see issues as challenges. Try asking yourself how you can make something easier or more enjoyable. It's amazing what you come up with when you start asking yourself these questions.

3. Less sick days and better productivity: Stress can have a serious negative impact on your health. If you can reduce your stress, or the stress of everyone in your organization you'll enjoy better health, less sick days, and better productivity.

4. Improve customer relations and improve sales: Customers would rather deal with someone positive. Research shows that sales professionals who think positively and believe in the benefits of their product have much better sales performance.

5. Become a better leader: If you own a company or if you manage people, those who report to you usually get more from watching you than they do listening to what you’re saying. Be a good example of having a positive attitude in the workplace. Set goals and ask for people’s support in achieving them. Take a positive attitude approach to achieving those goals and to overcoming challenges. Your attitude and enthusiasm will spread throughout your workplace. A positive attitude is just as infectious as a negative one. Be careful about which one you’re fostering.

6. Improve the attitude of other employees or those who report to you: As I said, positive attitudes are infectious. Even if you’re an employee you can help create a positive attitude in the workplace by being the change you want to see. Refuse to participate in negative conversations. When you’re in a meeting or when you encounter a challenge, steer the conversation to focus on how the issue can be overcome. You might seem a bit odd to others at first, but your attitude will begin to affect change. Keep at it and keep focused on your goal of affecting change. Soon the attitude will spread throughout the workplace, or at the very least, those who insist on staying negative won’t bother you anymore because they know you won’t entertain their negativity.

7. Improve teamwork: Teams are much more effective when the members are united in overcoming challenges and figuring out how they can achieve their objectives rather than dwelling on all the problems and obstacles that stand in their way.

8. Improve motivation for yourself and others: If you have a positive attitude about achieving goals and success in general, you will be much more motivated to take action. If you look at what you would like to accomplish and you see only the obstacles, your motivation diminishes pretty quickly. Ask yourself what might spur you to action.

9. Improve decision-making and overcome challenges: See challenges as opportunities to grow and become better. When you’re making a business decision, you can use this same approach and your options will really open up.

10. Improve Interpersonal Relations: People like positive people. They’re automatically drawn to a pleasant and upbeat demeanor. Your business and personal relationships will definitely improve when you employ a positive attitude.

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Fun Facts Friday

Interesting Job Search Facts And Statistics

1. Job Dissatisfaction: According to a recent life and work study, a surprising 88% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs.
2. Multiple Jobs: On average, the least-educated man holds more jobs than the most educated man while it’s the opposite is true for women. Men without a high school diploma held 13.3 jobs between the ages of 18 and 44 while men with a bachelor’s degree or high held 11.0 jobs. Women with a bachelor’s degree or higher held an average of 11.7 jobs from ages 18 to 44 while those with without a high school diploma held an average of 9.7 jobs.
3. Follow Up Calls pay Off!: Statistics show that the first person to place a follow up call to a job posting has a 95% chance to get the job position and those who call the following day only have a 1% chance.
4. Time To Get A Job: The average amount of time it takes someone to become employed varies between 2-6 months depending on time and strategies invested in the search.
   
5. Electronic Resumes: 70% of Fortune 500 hiring professionals surveyed said resumes sent electronically are preferred.
6. Multiple Careers: The average person will change jobs every 6 to 10 years and careers between 2 to 4 times. Furthermore, people should expect a career change to take between 2 to 6 years to implement.
7. Online Job Ad Response Rate: The average response rate to an online job application is less than 5%.
8. How To Get Hired: 86% of managers say they hire people they like rather than what the job requires.

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Top Job Thursday

Becoming an Architect
What is Architecture all about?

Architecture is the art, the science and the business of building.

Architects create homes, office towers, schools or churches. They are talented people with a flair for design, an awareness of social trends, keen business sense, solid engineering skills and an understanding of the law.

Today’s Architect may practise alone or be part of a firm. Some Architects are self-employed. Others may be on salary, as employees of government, real estate developers or large corporations.

“Clients” are those who use the services of Architects. A client may be a family, a school board, a company, a housing authority, a government department or a building contractor.

Why does Architecture matter?

There’s no place like home

The design or re-design of a home is one of the most fascinating and important things an Architect can do. Homes house the daily activities of families and individuals. Sometimes they offer privacy and shelter. Rural or urban, row house or apartment, the home may be used year-round or only for vacations.

Keeping the past alive

Old buildings add variety to city streets and remind us of our links to the past. Public interest in restoring old buildings is as strong as the economic pressure to re-use them. The result ? Architects are using modern techniques and ideas to renew historic buildings across Canada.

Inside the home and office

Respected Architects have designed chairs, tables, cabinets and fabrics--objects that lend comfort and pleasure to people’s homes and work spaces. When the desire to create something “organic” or whole, is strong, Architects design not only a building and the space around a building, they will also shape the space inside the building.

Mirrors of time

Great civilizations leave behind great architecture. Think of the pyramids of Egypt, the columns of Greece and Rome, the great cathedrals. Architecture reflects the religious, political and social values of the day. Today’s buildings express our society’s common purposes and will tell our story long after we are gone.

Where is Architecture going?

Big and sleek

In giant cities, the voices of commerce, finance, business and government call out for giant buildings. Big buildings can cause big problems, such as increased traffic flow. They also create a need for parking, water, sewer and fire-fighting access. Putting large buildings into a city involves balancing the technical, planning and aesthetic problems. Architects with special design skills are needed to tackle these big jobs.

What do Architects do?

It all starts with a commission or contract from a client. The commission may involve the design of a single building or a group of buildings and the spaces between them. The client may be a person, a board of directors, or a government department or a business.

Usually, the Architect leads a team of specialists including structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as others. Architects must also understand and deal with building codes and bylaws set out by municipal, provincial and federal governments.

The Architect keeps everyone on time and on budget. Technical knowledge, good people skills and no-nonsense business sense are all important to this task.

Bottom line: Architecture is a business. Being creative and designing something beautiful are only the first steps in making a vision come to life.
What does it take to be an Architect?

Ask yourself these questions:

* Do details matter to me?
* Can I analyze what I see?
* Am I a creative thinker?
* Do I truly value the things I see?
* Do I understand and get along with people?
* Do I think in a logical and orderly way?


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Weekly Feature Wednesday

Job Title:

World Vision Fundraisers

Position Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Belleville - Quinte Mall

Job Description:

Inspiring Fundraisers - Needed Immediately - Quinte Mall – Belleville * Nov 11 – Dec 23

Have you ever felt like you wanted to make a difference, but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance!

donorworx Inc., a boutique-style fundraising agency, is currently hiring for the World Vision Canada Christmas 2011 Mall Campaign and is offering an exciting opportunity where you can dramatically help improve the lives of children around the world.

Be part of a passionate fundraising team whose mission is to promote child sponsorship.
Our teams are made up of dynamic individuals; moms, students, artists, activists, community leaders, volunteers, travelers, musicians, professionals and teachers - just to name a few.

Join donorworx in the World Vision Canada Christmas 2011 Mall Campaign in numerous malls across Ontario. Not only is this job extremely rewarding, but it also offers an excellent rate of pay, along with the potential for leadership positions and amazing travel opportunities.

Weekly Hours: 15-25 hrs/ week
Timing: 2-6 week contract position, starting on Nov 11, 2011 until Dec 24, 2011
Training: Mandatory full day of paid training prior to campaign

Job Requirements:
Do you have the qualities of a Fundraiser?
Do you possess terrific communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment? Do you have plenty of stamina and heaps of energy? Are you friendly, outgoing, self-motivated, sales and goal oriented?
Are you a child sponsor? Have you ever traveled to countries where World Vision Canada works? Have you volunteered in aid and development projects? Do you feel passionate about world issues? If so, come and join our team!

• Commitment to the cause and desire to make a difference
• Proactive, outgoing and welcoming nature
• Resilience, drive and endless enthusiasm
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet targets
• The ability to inspire and influence others with excellent communication skills
• Police check is required

Salary:

$17.00 per hour

Application Material Required:

Cover Letter

Resumé

Additional Application Information:

How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining the donorworx fundraising team, please visit the Jobs section on www.donorworx.com.

donorworx is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diversity of applicants. We thank you in advance for your interest; however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization:

donorworx Inc

Division:

World Vision Campaign

Job Contact:

Alex Jameson

Contact Title:

Recruitment

Phone:

(416)792-0770

Website:

www.donorworx.com

Email:

alex@donorworx.com

Address:

347 Sorauren Ave

Toronto

Ontario

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2011 11:59PM

Tip of the Day Tuesday

Interview Follow-Up Tips and Suggestions for Success in Obtaining Your Dream Job

Take interview follow-up very seriously as a strategic part of landing the job of your dreams.

Follow-up all interviews, even if they did not go as well as you expected, or you decided that you did not want the job. Interview follow-up will definitely place you ahead of other job candidates who interviewed for the same job, all other things being equal.

Follow-up well in a timely manner.

At the end of your interview, ask the interviewer or panel of interviewers

1) When they will make their decision, and...

2) When you might expect a call for a second interview.

Write down the correct names and titles of every individual who interviewed you, in addition to the receptionist, personal assistant, or executive secretary who served you. Request their business cards or make notes of their information in a small notebook. Interviewers, and even company presidents, will ask the receptionist what he or she thought of you as a job candidate and as a person. Make a good impression on everyone there.

• Write individual thank-you note cards or letters to each person who interviewed you within 24 hours. Say something slightly different in each one to make them sound individualized.
• Write thank you notes after every interview, even if you do not want to job. This will help make you known in the business world as someone who has class! It will make good business contacts for you.
• Find out whether snail mail, email, or FAX is the best way to get hold of the interviewer(s). Ask the receptionist. Proofread your thank-you letters or cards before sending them and make 100% sure that there are no grammar or spelling errors.
• In your thank-you letters, write that you appreciate the company's interest in you and re-state why you think you are the best candidate for the job.
• Call all your references before you apply for jobs and ask their permission to use their names, addresses and phone numbers.
• Continue to search for jobs and go on interviews, even if your interview went so well that you think the company is definitely going to hire you. You do not know that for sure, and you do not want to lose momentum in the job market while you are waiting for a job that hired someone else.
• Stay visible in your business by continuing to look for other job and career opportunities, even after you have been hired. Stay informed about the job market and your industry, because you will be able to use the information to help yourself and others.
• Do additional interview follow-up after the thank-you letters or notes have been received. Allow 48-72 hours after mailing, then make a telephone call to the interviewer and ask about the position. Re-state your assets during your telephone calls.
• Be patient, but persistent. The hiring process often takes a while.
  
• Consistently continue your follow-up efforts until the job is filled. Just don't call every day. If an employer tells you it may take 30 to 60 days to fill a position, you can certainly call once a week, however.
• Do not forget about the company if you do not receive a job offer or the job-offer package does not work out for you for some reason. This is an important business contact.
• Small employers are as important as large corporations in the realm of business contacts. Add your interviewer into your business circle and ask them to keep you in theirs for the future. Ask them for referrals to other contacts.
• You can use job interviews to gain important information for your future about business trends, plans being made by new companies, etc., not only for obtaining a new job.

THANK YOU LETTERS and THANK YOU CARDS

You must use your judgment about whether to write letters, use email, or prepare handwritten thank-you cards for interview follow-up. However, it is always wise to send a handwritten letter or card and then quickly follow it with one of the other methods of contact and thanks.

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Making It Big Monday

Improve Your Leadership Skills!

Whether you're aware of it or not, on some level you are continually leading yourself and others. It makes sense that you strive to improve your leadership skills and get the most out of life for everyone in your sphere.

If you desire to lead a passion-filled life in which you are a positive influence to everyone, you will enjoy incorporating the following practices to assist you in consistently living your life as a conscious and strong leader.

1. Have a clear vision of yourself, others, and the world.

Who are you? What do you stand for? How do you want to influence others? How do you want to contribute to yourself, your family, friends, colleagues, and the world? Answer these questions to formulate a concrete vision of yourself and your world. Then, start living your life as the leader who makes your vision a reality!

2. Know and utilize your strengths and gifts.

You have unique gifts that you were born with and personal strengths you’ve developed over your lifetime. Realizing and utilizing these gifts and strengths will assist you in being a formidable leader.

3. Live in accordance with your morals and values.

Making choices and taking actions out of accordance with your morals and values leaves you with a nagging “Bad” feeling. This feeling seeping in from your subconscious mind hinders your success in your career and your relationships. On the other hand, making choices and taking actions aligned with your morals and values helps you succeed almost effortlessly. People sense integrity and will naturally respect your opinion and leadership.

4. Lead others with inclusiveness and compassion.

Those who include everyone in their sphere of influence by recognizing each person’s greatest value are the greatest leaders. To be one, look beyond the obvious and see others with insight and compassion. Many of history's greatest leaders have admitted that they rose to the top because another leader recognized and harnessed their potential.

5. Set definitive goals and follow concrete action plans.

You have to know where your destination is before you can map out a plan to get there. First set specific life goals with appropriate timelines to improve your leadership plans. Design your goals by moving backwards from the end of your life to the present week. Then, formulate action plans you can commit to that will get you to where you want to be.

6. Maintain a positive attitude.

No one respects a grumpy or negative person. With a positive attitude you are looking at the bright side of life. People are naturally attracted to you when you have a positive attitude. By being positive, you will lead a happier life, as well as be surrounded by other positive people. You will also magically attract exciting offers and possibilities.

7. Improve communication skills.

Having great leadership skills includes your being able to clearly and specifically communicate your vision, goals, skills, intentions, and expectations to others. This also includes your ability to listen to what other people are consciously or unconsciously communicating. To become a great communicator, continually strive to improve your verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills.

8. Motivate others to greatness.

A leader is as powerful as his team. As a leader, you will want to surround yourself with a powerful team by assisting others in recognizing and utilizing their strengths, gifts, and potential. Motivating others to their own greatness will improve the group energy, increase the vitality of your projects, and move you forward toward achieving your goals and vision.

9. Be willing to admit and learn from failures and weaknesses.

Face it – No one is perfect, and everyone has made a mistake or two in their lives! The most successful leaders know that the key to success is not in avoiding falling or failing, but to learn from their mistakes. As a strong leader, you will also be able to communicate your weaknesses to your team, so that you and your team can appoint someone who excels at that particular task or activity.

10. Continue to educate and improve yourself.

Great leaders continue to improve themselves in every possible way. The person who thinks he is an expert, has a lot more to learn. Never stop learning. Be receptive to everyone’s perceptions and information from around the world and beyond. Be sure to GROW!

By Ronya Banks, CLICK HERE to view the original article and read more.